Who makes a good sillicon-based Treble Booster?

[Shadoweclipse13]

I was reading that the Rangemaster was silicon later in their production life. Wonder how true that is.

I'm pretty sure that I had read the same thing, about pretty much all of the treble boosters, fuzzes, etc. went to silicon sometime in the '70's. It wasn't until much later somewhat recently, ~2000) that the germanium fever picked back up on a more widespread level.

There probably are some out there, like the Naga Viper, but I think that germanium is the hot selling thing, so there's probably more of those. I have quite a few treble boosters, but all of mine are germanium. I'm not as big a fan of the silicon sound, there's just a difference, although I can appreciate that it is much more stable.

There are lots of Si fuzzes and ODs available, I have the Throback OD/Boost, which has both Si and Ge, and it's great. I'd think whatever Throback's version of the treble booster is would be great as well.

Agreed. I think a lot of it is about what's popular now. I've never liked how germanium pedals sound through my own rig, though, I also play fairly quietly, and I'd bet that has something to do with it. I like the idea of having both options at your disposal though. I love my Naga Viper, but if I was looking for another treble booster, I'd look for one that does with a switch between the two.

[nanamour]

OP, you might also try reaching out to Brad at Creepy Fingers to see what he can brew you up. A Creepy Fingers Sugar Boost swiftly ended my hunt for a Rangemaster(esque) boost/OD; it has an extra control to adjust the range, bringing you from ear piercing laser beam to thick and chewy and all points in between. Not necessarily cheap, but would likely be a buy once cry once situation if you get just what you're looking for.

[stevejamsecono]

OP, you might also try reaching out to Brad at Creepy Fingers to see what he can brew you up. A Creepy Fingers Sugar Boost swiftly ended my hunt for a Rangemaster(esque) boost/OD; it has an extra control to adjust the range, bringing you from ear piercing laser beam to thick and chewy and all points in between. Not necessarily cheap, but would likely be a buy once cry once situation if you get just what you're looking for.

I'll have to check it out. Thank you for the rec!

And man, so many choices... so little money

[spiffy chap]

This is a good price for a good version of a silicon treble booster.


https://reverb.com/item/24164517-d-a-m-blind-mary?